Private Wine and Olive Oil Tasting: Biodynamic Family Farm Experience in Tuscan Hills
4.8
18 Ratings
San Gimignano
Indulge in a private wine and olive oil tasting on a biodynamic family farm in the Tuscan hills. Learn about the farm's agricultural methods and enjoy the flavors of organic wines and olive oils.
Duration:
45 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Podere La Marronaia- Le Colonne Biodynamic Winery & Farm - Podere la Marronaia is a small family-run farm in San Gimignano dedicated to the cultivation of grapes and olives and the production of wines and extra virgin olive oil. In 2000, all production was converted to an organic method of cultivation that involves the use of only natural products exploiting the natural fertility of the soil and considering the entire ecosystem. As of 2003, all products became organic certified. The cellar and wine tasting venue, Sosta Alle Colonne, is located within walking distance from the town center, surrounded by beautiful countryside with a view of the towers of San Gimignano and the Vernaccia vineyard.
The wine tasting includes four wines:
• Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG bio
• Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG organic or bio Rosato IGT Toscano
• Sangiovese IGT Rosso Toscano bioThe extra virgin olive oil tasting includes three oils:
• Natural
• Flavored with chili pepper
• TruffleBread and little snacks will be supplied during the tasting.
What's Included
- Complimentary bottled water
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Pause and indulge in the ambiance of a family-operated farm, enriched by the essence of Tuscan goods. Your journey begins with a comprehensive explanation of our employed farming practices, a deep dive into our biodynamic production process, and a chronicle of the farm’s past.
Experience a comprehensive tasting of our wines and olive oils housed within a quaint, rustic abode overlooking the verdant hills of Tuscany. Our organic wines and olive oils are sourced directly from the estate’s vineyards and olive groves.
We are merely a short stroll away from the heart of San Gimignano, promising breathtaking vistas of the picturesque Tuscan landscape and the town’s historic towers.
A family member fluent in either Italian or English will passionately guide you through this memorable experience, ensuring you feel welcomed and appreciated.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Via Martiri di Citerna
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(18 Ratings)
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Brendalv8494ld
Nov 16, 2023
Fabulous tasting experience, in a gorgeous setting! - My husband and I loved every minute of our tasting experience - sampling delicious wines and olive oils, PLUS a wonderful lunch perfectly paired for the wines and oils we sampled. And all in our own private tasting room with a picture postcard view of idyllic San Gimignano. So romantic! It's a memory we'll never forget - thank you so much Podere la Marronaia! Highly recommend this experience!
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Catherine_d
Nov 9, 2023
Beautiful wine and beautiful view!!! - Very relaxing experience in a beautiful setting!! A welcome interlude from the stress of a sightseeing trip. Very tasty wine!!
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Patriciapk4259ti
Jul 19, 2023
Fantastic experience - Amazing experience great wine and food highly recommend!!!!! Family friendly everyone had a wonderful time. Staff was also amazing!!!
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Francie
Jun 22, 2023
Wonderful - not to be missed! - Did 3 wine tours in Tuscany in March, this was by far the best experience. Our guide was fantastic. We very much appreciated that she took us first to the fields and discussed the cultivation of the vines in great detail. Only then did we go inside to begin the tasting (other tours only take place in a room inside). We asked for vegetarian snacks to go with wine, they were perfect. Our guide also went into detail about the production of the wine and had a good sense of humor. The wine was excellent and we ordered 6 bottles to be sent home to US, and they arrived in perfect condition before we did! The quality of the tour, the wine and the olive oil is superb. A wonderful, unforgettable experience.
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49kerryc
Mar 26, 2023
Delightful wine tasting experience - Sara was our guide to the delicious olive oil and wine samples. We tasted 5 EVOO with balsamic vinegar and 4 glasses of wine. She was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. The tasting was accompanied by excellent Tuscan food and bread. The view was breathtaking and she let us enjoy our food and wine at our pace. It was well worth the money, and taking a train to Poggibonsi before the bus came to take us to the winery allowed us time to explore that town too. We bought wine and EVOO and they ship for free to the US. Excellent!
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Margaret
Oct 16, 2022
Once in a Lifetime Experience - We visited Podere la Marronaia for a private wine tasting experience after a tour through San Gimignano. Vittoria met us, introduced us to the winery and its history, and let us stroll around the vineyard. It was a beautiful setting on a September afternoon, with panoramic views of rolling hills, blue sky, puffy white clouds, grape vines, olive trees, and the village of San Gimignano in the distance. Simply breathtaking! We sat on the patio for a relaxed 2 hours and Vittoria told us about the wines and olive oils that we were tasting, while bringing us a variety of Tuscan appetizers. (It was basically a meal! And all delicious!) Vittoria was kind, funny, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to spend time with! She is a great representative of the winery. Great anniversary memory for us! This was one of those experiences we will never forget. We ordered 12 bottles - and had them shipped home. Needless to say were were so happy to get that delivery after we were back at home and missing Italy.
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Leolovesitaly
Oct 12, 2022
Bravissimi! - I've been sending my customers to the Podere La Marronaia for years and my clients always return with gleaming feedback. I highly recommend this venue for a truly unique and real Tuscan Experience!
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Ellepea75
Aug 16, 2022
Not to miss - We stopped by this vineyard on a whim, without an appointment and close to closing time. We wanted to buy some wine for shipment to the US, and they were kind enough to accommodate us with a limited, but thorough wine tasting experience. When I return to Italy, I will have the dinner with wine pairing. The EVOO was also sumptuous.
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Cmarsig
Oct 3, 2022
Almost 5 stars - The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. It’s a lovely setting with a beautiful view. We enjoyed the meal and wine tasting as well as the oils. We even ordered some items to be shipped to our home.
Here are the reasons it’s not a 5 star review:
The person who explained the wines seemed to have memorized the descriptions and didn’t really interact with us as they were explaining each one. Also, the bread for the olive oil tasing was left in a paper bag on the table. Compared to the beautiful presentation of food and wine, this seemed like an afterthought. Overall, a very positive experience.
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Go435244
Dec 10, 2023
Beautiful location, but a little lacking - It was a beautiful location, but we anticipated a little more education and touring of the facilities. Instead we were sat down immediately and explained a little about what we were sampling, and then an order form was placed before us…not very personable, and actually a little stuffy.
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